Speech Therapist - Prn

Job Summary:

The licensed speech therapist job summary at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital is listed below:

• Interpretation of referrals in acute care, swing bed, school system, and/or outpatient facilities.
• Initial examination, evaluation, objective problem identification, diagnosis, and prognosis.
• Development or modification of an individualized plan of care that is based on the initial examination and that includes anticipated goals and expected functional outcomes.
• Supervisory responsibility for one speech therapist assistant, if applicable.
• Coverage of patient care in outpatient, swing bed, and school systems, as instructed by Director of Rehabilitation. Caseload will require treatments in more than one setting, based on caseload needs and staffing dynamics.
• Timely review and completion of all supporting documentation.
• Establishment of discharge plan summary of status.
• Direct questions and concerns to director of rehab in a timely manner.

Speech therapist responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Creating thorough documentation for all patient populations.
• Timely review of treatment documentation, re-examination of the patient and anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and revisions when indicated.
• Establishment of discharge plans and appropriate discharge environment recommendations.
• Supervision of an assistant if caseload demands.
• Interpreting of physician referrals and obtainment of any required supporting patient documentation, including diagnostics, labs, appointment notes, etc., in order to assure comprehensive review and care of patients.
• Assuring timely and appropriate care based on patient presentation.
• Assisting with marketing of services to the community.
• The speech therapist will also perform any other duties assigned by the director of rehabilitation and hospital administration.
• Providing prompt notice of absence or need for change of schedule with Director of Rehab via telephone.

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in SLP from an accredited program with current licensure in the state of Mississippi.

• Good overall mental and physical health.
• Stamina and endurance for expected shifts.
• Enhanced tolerate to continuous walking.
• Ability to perform proper lifting > 60 pounds. Occasional sitting.
• Frequent lifting of 10-30 pounds.